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Hong Kong garages feeling squeeze but EVs offer chance for upgrade: experts

Rise in use of electric vehicles has left Hong Kong’s car repair sector in slow lane.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

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Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

South Korea: Conservative party reinstates presidential candidate after chaos

South Korea's ruling conservative party voted to keep Kim Moon-soo as its presidential candidate. A vote took place to make former PM Han Duck-soo the candidate, which failed to pass.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Are these the best European countries to start a business in?

Euronews explores which countries in Europe are relatively easier to set up a new business in, given the current economic environment.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

The Iranian war veteran leading nuclear talks with the US

Foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has become one of the most influential people in the Islamic republic

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump has shaken Europe out of ‘lethargic’ habits, says DWS chief

Stefan Hoops says trade war has triggered long overdue spending push on the continent

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Number of entrepreneurs closing UK businesses hits highest level since pandemic

Advisers say tax changes have spurred some voluntary shut downs

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Why can’t more financial heavyweights write letters like Warren Buffett?

Everyone loves the annual missives from Berkshire Hathaway’s boss, but others cannot or will not replicate them

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Latin America wary of US trade backlash as it builds relations with China

Colombian plan to join Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative triggers threat from Washington

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

LLM vs LLB: the case for junior lawyers is undermined by AI

Artificial intelligence will require its own rule book — a fundamental role for humans to undertake

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

The Ukrainian drone pioneer racing Russia’s military machine

Oleksandr Yakovenko, one of Ukraine’s top drone manufacturers, on the challenges of the high-tech war and of keeping one step ahead of the Russians

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

In Indonesia, nickel miners warn of mass lay-offs as royalty rise threatens profits

The Indonesian government’s bid to boost state revenue and fund projects with higher mining royalties is being met with an industry backlash.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Chinese algorithm beats veteran human controller in FPV drone race

Chinese research team enables drones to perform high-risk and sophisticated aerobatic manoeuvres with a 100 per cent success rate.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

German woman has no signs of cancer after undergoing a new double-lung transplant surgery

The surgery method could offer new hope for some late-stage cancer patients who are out of other options.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

How Hong Kong helped a mainland Chinese driverless tech firm expand to Mideast

UISEE CEO Wu Gansha, who will meet Hong Kong delegation in Qatar, says city played pivotal role in the company’s global expansion.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Dumped minister Ed Husic labels Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles ‘factional assassin’

Speaking to the ABC, the former industry minister said his outspokenness on the conflict in Gaza was part of the reason for his demotion.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Golf courses, skyscrapers, cryptocurrency: Trump family’s Middle East business booms

Analysts said signing commercial deals with the US president is an easy route to political influence.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Philippine election: Duterte’s ‘Mr Malasakit’ on track for Senate win on gratitude vote

Christopher Go is synonymous with one-stop healthcare centres that provide aid to the poor, garnering him ‘agnostic’ voter preference.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Drug trial offers hope for patients with hard-to-treat lung cancer in China, US

New medication appears to be safer and more effective than standard therapy, according to trial led by Chinese and US scientists.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Heavy equipment maker Sany eyes doubling of overseas revenue after Hong Kong IPO

Aiming to raise up to US$1.5 billion in its proposed listing, company eyes lucrative overseas sales amid weak demand at home.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Visits St. Petersburg, Strengthens Strategic Ties With Russia

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro met with St. Petersburg Governor Aleksandr Beglov to reinforce bilateral cooperation, emphasizing multipolar world order and historic ties. Related: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Joins Global Leaders in Floral Tribute at Moscow’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Visits St. Petersburg, Reaffirms Venezuela-Russia Cooperation Venezuelan President...

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

'Proud to be young' - Beauty queen, lawyer and Botswana's youngest cabinet minister

Lesego Chombo tells the BBC she was appointed by the president before he had even met her.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

How to win Eurovision, according to the experts

Eurovision songwriters, judges and more discuss crafting the ideal anthem.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Dumped cabinet minister Ed Husic aims blame at ‘factional assassin’ Richard Marles

Husic says speaking out on Gaza was a factor in him being dropped from the ministryAustralia news live: latest politics and federal election updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastEd Husic has blamed Richard Marles for his shock ousting from the cabinet this week, accusing the deputy prime minister of being a “factional assassin”.Husic on Sunday said he believed his speaking out on issues...

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Venezuela’s CNE Declares Readiness for May 25 Elections After Successful Electoral Drill

Venezuela’s National Electoral Council (CNE) confirms full preparedness for May 25 elections following a nationwide drill. Over 11,000 operators tested voting systems, with improved efficiency and rapid response protocols. Related: Venezuelans Vote in Peaceful Nationwide Electoral Drill Ahead of May 25 Elections Venezuela’s CNE Confirms Election Readiness After Successful May 25 Simulation Venezuela’s National...

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

China and US kick off high-stakes trade talks in Geneva

Meeting between He Lifeng and Scott Bessent comes a day after Donald Trump said he was open to cutting tariffs

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

New Zealand’s ‘hawkish’ China turn drives its expanding Asian security footprint

Analysts say Wellington’s new visiting forces agreement with the Philippines signals a more ‘alliance-like’ approach to foreign policy.

Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Bangladesh bans ousted PM's Awami League under terrorism law

Bangladesh's interim government has banned the Awami League, the political party of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Vladimir Putin does not respond to the ceasefire plan and offers ‘direct talks’ with Kyiv on May 15

Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, said he is ready for ‘direct talks’ with Kyiv in Istanbul on 15 May to discuss a possible agreement with Ukraine as his unilateral ‘Victory Day’ truce ends.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Putin stays silent on ceasefire and offers ‘direct talks’ with Ukraine in Istanbul

The proposal for direct talks with Kyiv comes hours after Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and four European leaders, with the backing of the US, demanded that Moscow agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire starting on Monday

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Dumped minister says speaking out on Gaza partly to blame for demotion

Dumped cabinet minister Ed Husic says his decision to speak out on the conflict in Gaza was partly to blame for him being dropped from the frontbench, while also lashing Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles as a political "assassin".

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Ukraine and allies ready for ‘unconditional ceasefire’ as leaders visit Kyiv

German chancellor Friedrich Merz joins French, British and Polish leaders in show of solidarity with Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Russia’s Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine ‘without preconditions’

The leader called for a meeting in Istanbul on May 15 aimed at eliminating ‘the root causes of the conflict’ and achieving a ‘lasting peace’.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Venezuelans Vote in Peaceful Nationwide Electoral Drill Ahead of May 25 Elections

Ahead of May 25 elections, Venezuela’s mock voting drill tested automated ballot machines and voter protocols. Key stakes include 285 legislative seats, governorships, and public confidence in electoral transparency. Related: Venezuela’s VP Delcy Rodríguez Promotes Citizen Participation in Catia Electoral Drill The National Electoral Council held a Mock Voting Exercise this Saturday, May 10th, at […]

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Israeli airstrikes kill 23 people in Gaza as international outcry over aid blockade grows

Israeli airstrikes overnight and into Saturday killed at least 23 Palestinians inGaza, including three children and their parents whose tent was bombed in Gaza City, health officials said.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour